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Patient Procedures
Our library of patient procedures is a useful resource for parents or guardians who are preparing a child for surgery or a diagnostic procedure. These easy-to-understand descriptions of the most common procedures will help parents and their children better understand what to expect.
Please remember that some children need less information than others in order to be properly prepared. Please contact the Child Life Department, at 412-692-5022, if you would like further support in preparing your child.
List of all available patient procedure sheets
Anesthesiology
Asthma
Dry Powder Inhaler (Diskus)
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) with a Chamber with Face Mask
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) with a Chamber with Mouthpiece
Nebulizer with Face Mask
Nebulizer with Mouthpiece
Pulmicort Flexhaler
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) with a Chamber with Face Mask
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) with a Chamber with Mouthpiece
Nebulizer with Face Mask
Nebulizer with Mouthpiece
Pulmicort Flexhaler
Audiology
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test
Caring for Hearing Aids and Earmolds
Cochlear Implant Surgery
Hearing Aids
Videostroboscopy of the Larynx
Caring for Hearing Aids and Earmolds
Cochlear Implant Surgery
Hearing Aids
Videostroboscopy of the Larynx
Cardiology (Heart Institute)
Echocardiogram (ECHO)
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
Electrophysiology Study and Ablation
Exercise (Stress) Test
Heart Biopsy
Heart Catheterization
Holter Monitoring
Interventional Heart Catheterization
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
Electrophysiology Study and Ablation
Exercise (Stress) Test
Heart Biopsy
Heart Catheterization
Holter Monitoring
Interventional Heart Catheterization
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
Dentistry
Anesthesia and Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Restorative Dentistry
Sedation and Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Restorative Dentistry
Sedation and Pediatric Dentistry
Endocrinology
Continuous Glucose Sensor
Growth Hormone Treatment
i-port® Injection Port Placement
Stimulation Testing
Growth Hormone Treatment
i-port® Injection Port Placement
Stimulation Testing
Epilepsy Surgery
Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Video EEG
Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
MRI Scan
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
MRI Scan
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Gastroenterology
24-Hour pH Probe
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Gastric Emptying Study
Liver Biopsy
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Gastric Emptying Study
Liver Biopsy
Hematology/Oncology
Neurology
Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Video EEG
Electromyogram (EMG) Laboratory Examination
Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Scan
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
Electromyogram (EMG) Laboratory Examination
Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Scan
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
Ophthalmology
Cataract Extraction Surgery with or without Intraocular Lens Insertion
Eye Examination Under Anesthesia
Eye Movement Recording
Eye Muscle Surgery
Probe and Irrigation of Nasolacrimal Duct
Trabeculotomy
Eye Examination Under Anesthesia
Eye Movement Recording
Eye Muscle Surgery
Probe and Irrigation of Nasolacrimal Duct
Trabeculotomy
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Bilateral Myringotomy and Tubes (BM-T)
Direct Flexible Laryngoscopy
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Tympanoplasty/ Paper Patch Myringoplasty
Upper Aerodigestive Tract Endoscopy
Direct Flexible Laryngoscopy
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Tympanoplasty/ Paper Patch Myringoplasty
Upper Aerodigestive Tract Endoscopy
Plastic Surgery
Alveolar Bone Graft
Cleft Lip Repair
Cleft Palate Repair
Craniofacial Surgery
Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment
Tissue Expansion
Cleft Lip Repair
Cleft Palate Repair
Craniofacial Surgery
Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment
Tissue Expansion
Pulmonary Medicine, Allergy & Immunology
Allergy Skin Testing
Exercise-Induced Asthma Testing
Exhaled Nitric Oxide (ENO) Testing
Flexible Bronchoscopy
Food Challenge Testing
Infant Pulmonary Function Testing (iPFT)
Oscillometry Testing
Sleep Laboratory
Spirometry Testing
Sweat Testing
Exercise-Induced Asthma Testing
Exhaled Nitric Oxide (ENO) Testing
Flexible Bronchoscopy
Food Challenge Testing
Infant Pulmonary Function Testing (iPFT)
Oscillometry Testing
Sleep Laboratory
Spirometry Testing
Sweat Testing
Radiation Oncology
Radiology
Barium Enema (BE)
CT Scan
DMSA Renal (Kidney) Scan
Esophagram
Gastric Emptying Study
Image-Guided Biopsies
Joint Aspiration or Joint Injection
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Scan
Modified Barium Swallow (Cookie Swallow)
MRI Scan
Nuclear Medicine Tests
Pediatric Interventional Radiology
Pediatric Ultrasound
Pediatric X-Ray
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
Policies and Preparation Tips for Parents and Guardians
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
Sedation for Radiologic Studies
Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series
Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) with Small Bowel Series
Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)
CT Scan
DMSA Renal (Kidney) Scan
Esophagram
Gastric Emptying Study
Image-Guided Biopsies
Joint Aspiration or Joint Injection
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Scan
Modified Barium Swallow (Cookie Swallow)
MRI Scan
Nuclear Medicine Tests
Pediatric Interventional Radiology
Pediatric Ultrasound
Pediatric X-Ray
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
Policies and Preparation Tips for Parents and Guardians
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
Sedation for Radiologic Studies
Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series
Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) with Small Bowel Series
Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)
Sleep Program
Surgery, Pediatric
Gastroesophageal Reflux Repair or “Wrap” Surgery
Inguinal (“Groin”) Hernia Repair Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Pectus Excavatum Repair Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Surgery
Undescended Testicle (Orchiopexy) Repair Surgery
Inguinal (“Groin”) Hernia Repair Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Pectus Excavatum Repair Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Surgery
Undescended Testicle (Orchiopexy) Repair Surgery
Urology
Circumcision
Hypospadias Repair Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
Orchidopexy Surgery
Ureteral Reimplantation Surgery
Hypospadias Repair Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
Orchidopexy Surgery
Ureteral Reimplantation Surgery
Last Update
May 22, 2012
May 22, 2012
